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CORAL SHORES’ ZLOCKIE TAKES DANCE TALENTS TO NEW YORK CITY

Following a string of acceptances to prestigious dance schools, Coral Shores graduating senior Brookelyn Zlockie recently committed to Pace University's renowned bachelor of fine...
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KEY COLONY INN CLOSES

As the holiday weekend came to a close, one of the Middle Keys’ most popular eateries shut its doors – and both the staff...
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RETIRING SUPERINTENDENT THERESA AXFORD RECALLS 48 YEARS IN KEYS SCHOOLS

In 1976, a young school teacher from Philadelphia arrived in Key West, where she had accepted a job teaching English at a Catholic school...
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KEY WEST CAPITULATES; COUNTRY WATCHES

A capacity crowd filed out of City Hall shortly before 9 p.m. on July 8, their palpable hope and optimism from the prior three...
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ISLAMORADA’S NOTORIOUS PEACOCKS WON’T BE REMOVED AFTER ALL

They may not be native to the Florida Keys, but peacocks have long called Islamorada’s Plantation Key home. Drivers traversing the Old Highway around MM...
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WILDLIFE AGENCIES NET WASHINGTON STATE MAN FOR ALLEGED BUTTERFLY POACHING IN KEY LARGO

State and federal wildlife agencies netted a Washington State man after he allegedly captured several species of butterflies from a state park in Key...
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MONROE COUNTY REMINDS RESIDENTS: LICENSE YOUR DOGS, CATS, AND FERRETS TO KEEP PETS SAFE

Monroe County reminds pet owners that dogs, cats, and ferrets six months of age or older must be licensed and have a valid license...
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SCHOOL BOARD SUPPORTS ATHLETIC FACILITIES UPGRADES; DISTRICT NEEDS TO FILL 20-PLUS POSITIONS 

In addition to supporting a concept plan to revamp the Coral Shores ballfield, Monroe County school board members approved a final design plan for...
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CHALLENGE OFFERS PRIZES FOR BURMESE PYTHON REMOVAL IN THE EVERGLADES

An upcoming challenge welcomes all hunters and those interested in removing invasive Burmese pythons from the Everglades ecosystem.  Some $25,000 in prizes are available during...
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HOW TO KILL A DEADLY WAVE: WHY NOAA REMAINS DEDICATED TO REEF RESTORATION

By Scott Atwell At 18 feet above sea level, Solares Hill is the highest point of land in Key West, yet the lofty elevation would...

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